CATEGORY : Robot Vacuum Cleaners

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85 VS. Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

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8.7
Winner:

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

Reasons to buy SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85:

  • button icon Multi-Surface Brushroll
  • button icon XL dust bin.
  • button icon Long-life lithium-ion battery
  • button icon Voice Control with Alexa
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7.9
Runners Up:

Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

Reasons to buy Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum :

  • button icon WI-FI connectivity
  • button icon Automatically docks and charges
  • button icon Lefant mobile app
  • button icon 1200 Pa suction power
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
USABILITY
WINNER :

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
DESIGN
WINNER :

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

Reasons why we like it:

  • DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS
  • WORKS WITH ALEXA
  • VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED
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COMPARISON – SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85 VS. Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum

PERFORMANCE

CLEANS UNDER FURNITURE

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

With only 3.5 inches tall, this unit is able to get under and clean under sofas, tables, beds and any other furniture in the house.

Yes

Measures 3.14 inches in height – can clean beneath beds, sofas and kickboards above 3.14 inches tall. May not clean under those below 3.14 inches tall.

COVERAGE

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has an Auto-Sense Navigation which assesses a wide coverage.

Yes

N/A

SUCTION POWER

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has a powerful suction and multi surface brush roll which makes it ideal for picking up dust and debris from the floors and carpets.

Yes

1200 P strong suction power – performs effectively when removing dust and dirt on both hard and carpeted floors

IDEAL FOR HOMES WITH PETS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

A multi surface brush roll combines with the good suction and a high-efficiency filter to give you an amazing solution for homes with pets.

Yes

Strong suction power ideal for homes with pets. Lifts off pet hairs and other dander from open and hiding spaces

CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

This device has double spinning side brushes which pull in debris from corners and edges.

Yes

Automatic edge mode – detects corners and edges automatically and effectively cleans them. Delivers wide reach side brushes to enter into corners and edges.

BATTERY LIFE

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

This unit's battery life is excellent as it can run for 1 hour.

Yes

Runs for approximately 110 minutes before requiring a recharge

CHARGE TIME

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

It takes three hours to charge the battery.

Yes

N/A

MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

A spinning, multi-surface brush roll takes on carpets while powerful suction and dual spinning side brushes pick up debris from hard floors, edges, and corners.

Yes

Cleans multi floors using 4 cleaning modes – auto, edge, spot and round depending on cleaning desire. Ideal for marble tile, linoleum, ceramic tile, laminate, vynil and low pile carpets

DEEP CLEANS THICK CARPETS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has a spinning, multi-surface brush roll which does a tremendous job of taking on debris deep in carpets.

No

FOR LARGE ROOMS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Its ability to run for 60 minutes without shutting down makes it ideal for large rooms.

Yes

Long clean hours perfect for large rooms – will freely move across the large room while dodging obstacles on its path within 110 run time minutes

AUTO DOCKS AND RECHARGE

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device is able to auto dock and recharge when it runs out of battery.

Yes

Returns automatically to the charging base on low battery or after cleaning. LEFANT M500 battery always prepared for next cleaning schedule.

RESUMES AFTER AUTO RECHARGING

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
No

No

MULTI-ROOM NAVIGATION

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

This device is able to navigate from room to room.

Yes

Uses free move technology to move from room to room. Climbs over doorsills using a 0.39 inch threshold across the entire home or office.

AVOIDS STAIRS AND OBJECTS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

This robotic vacuum is able to avoid stairs and objects.

Yes

Inbuilt with powerful sensors – anti drop stops the robot from falling off ledges and stairs. Anti collision stops unit from scratching or bumping into furniture and other objects.

QUIET OPERATION

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

This device is quiet enough making it possible to work or do something else while it’s cleaning.

Yes

N/A

BOOSTS SUCTION POWER

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has a normal and max suction where it boosts from normal to max when needed.

Yes

N/A

HEPA FILTER

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

This device has a high efficiency heap filter that is ideal for picking up dust and other airborne particles.

Yes

N/A

MAPS & PLANS ROUTE

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
No

No

SWEEPS AND MOPS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has two brushes that sweep dirt into the vacuum however it may not be able mop as required.

Yes

3 in one cleaning ability – vacuums, sweeps and mops

CONCENTRATED CLEANING

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Has a max mode for concentrated cleaning which increases the suction power to deal with messes.

Yes

Automatic cleaning mode – detects areas with high concentration of dirt. Then increases power automatically to thoroughly clean the place

EMPTIES ON ITS OWN

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
No

No

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

USABILITY

HASSLE FREE OPERATION

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

With the help with Radio Frequency technology, you can command the device from any room in your house. You can initiate a cleaning session; pre-program the sessions with voice command. It comes with a WIRELESS COMMAND CENTER.

Yes

Cleanings can begin and end in the palm of your hand. Schedule or start the robot in a simple one start operation from anywhere. No complicated steps involved.

REMOTE CONTROL WITH MOBILE APP

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device comes with a remote control that lets you schedule cleaning and control it for your own convenience.

Yes

Lefant mobile app – click to clean your home from where you are. Can start, stop, schedule, switch modes, monitor, restrict movement etc. Can be downloaded onto your iOS and Android 4.0 plus phones.

WIFI CONNECTED

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device is WIFI connected which makes easy for using.

Yes

Connects to home WIFI – requires a 2.4 GHz network connection.

CAN BE SCHEDULED

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device can be scheduled for your own convenience.

Yes

Schedule cleaning using the IR remote or Lefant mobile app. Set daily or weekly cleanings at a given time. LEFANT M500 will clean even with no one around.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

You can control the device using voice control on Alexa.

No

ZONE CLEANING

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
No

No

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

DESIGN

LARGE DEBRIS BIN

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has a large bin with a holding capacity of over 30 days cleaning sessions.

Yes

Only large particles to a size of food crumbs from kids and pets

LOW PROFILE DESIGN

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Shark Ion Robot’s thin design allows it to easily coast below furniture to provide thorough clean throughout your home.

Yes

Slim 3.14 inches tall – doesn’t get stuck once it enters below furniture or other small spaces in a home.

BOUNDARY STRIPS INCLUDED

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has an 8' BotBoundary strip to enable it to avoid obstacles and ledges.

Yes

N/A

BATTERY CAPACITY

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

The robot vacuum has a 14.4 V Li-ion 2550 mAh battery with an expected runtime of 60 minutes.

Yes

2600 mAh lithium-ion battery – ideal for cleaning medium sized homes on one full charge.

DUST BIN CAPACITY

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Dustbin capacity is 0.7 quartz.

Yes

600 ml dust bin capacity – eliminates the need for frequent emptying

FULL BIN INDICATOR

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
No

No

VIRTUAL WALL INCLUDED

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Device has virtual walls included.

No

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

12.8 x 12.5 x 3.4 inches

Yes

12.59L X 12.59W X 3.14H inches

WEIGHT

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

14 pounds

Yes

4.4 pounds

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85

CONCLUSION

PROS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Multi surface Brush roll . Voice Control with Alexa. Dual edge and corner brushes. Large dust bin with more capacity. Auto-Sense Navigation. Designed for Homes with Pets.

Yes

• Free move technology promotes portability • Intelligent smart home app • Optimized internal airflow for quiet operation • 3 stage cleaning system – vacuums. Mops and sweeps • Cleans both hard floors, tiles ad carpets • Docks and recharges on its own when battery is low or after cleaning • Strong and reliable unibody design • Large water tank capacity of 600 ml • Adjustable suction power • IR remote for effortless remote control • Avoids stairs and objects on its path • Allows scheduled cleaning • Long run time of about 110 minutes

CONS

SHARK ION Robot Vacuum R85
Lefant M501 A Robot Vacuum
Yes

Does not have an auto empty base. Does not do home mapping and room select. Has no full bin indicator.

Yes

• Fails to deep clean thick carpets • No voice command through Alexa • Wont clean specific areas • No path planning or mapping of homes • No automatic resume after charging • Boundary strips not included

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